Women's Tennis | 4/1/2017 10:21:00 PM

LAWTON, Okla. – PAOLA CARPIO celebrated her birthday Saturday, and clinched St. Edward's women's tennis' 5-3 win over Cameron.
 
Carpio clinched the victory with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) win at No. 4 singles. VALENTINA MARTINEZ finished a 2-0 day with wins at No. 2 doubles and No. 6 singles.
 
St. Edward's (9-9) is 5-2 in regional play. Cameron (8-9) is ranked third in the South Central Region.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• St. Edward's jumped out to a 2-0 lead with wins at No. 3 and No. 2 doubles.
• Cameron got on the board with a victory on line one in doubles.
• The Hilltoppers and Aggies exchanged points in singles, going 2-2 through four matches.
• Carpio clinched the victory on line four in singles, winning 6-1, 7-6 (4).

 
HILLTOPPER NOTES

• St. Edward's is 11-7 in the all-time series with Cameron.
• The Hilltoppers have faced 11 nationally ranked opponents this season.
• Martinez, MARISSA WILLIAMS, and BETH HAYWARD are tied for the team lead in singles wins with 10 this spring.

 
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH KENDALL BROOKS
"I was really proud of our team for seizing the opportunity that we had today. Cameron is a strong team, despite being down a player. We had to play well to take advantage of that. Beth (Hayward) had an amazing comeback, and Paola (Carpio) fought extremely hard, and was locked in to give us a win."
 
UP NEXT
St. Edward's faces UA Fort Smith Friday at 2 p.m. in Arlington, Texas. No live coverage is available.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
Score: #42 St. Edward's 5, #24 Cameron 3
Records: St. Edward's (9-9), Cameron (8-9)
Clincher: Carpio – SEU (6-1, 7-6 (4))
 
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